Finding a vacuum cleaner that can tackle dust, dirt and pet hair while suiting your home and budget isn’t always easy. To help you choose, we’ve rounded up our expert-approved favourites, including the best cordless vacuums, best robot vacuum cleaners, corded models, pet vacuums and budget buys.
Our IndyBest recommendations are the result of extensive hands-on testing in real homes, with our experts putting a wide range of vacuum cleaners through their paces over the course of several months. From tackling everyday dust and spills to navigating different surfaces, testers assess everything from suction power and battery performance to ease of use, flexibility and the usefulness of attachments. After all, a vacuum that makes cleaning quicker and easier is one worth having.
For even more recommendations, our full vacuum cleaner reviews feature all the models that have impressed our testers. Whether you need something for quick daily tidy-ups, a deep clean of the whole home or a handy option for refreshing your car, we’ve highlighted the vacuums that came out on top in our testing.
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The best vacuums for 2026 are:
- Best cordless vacuum – Henry quick pro: £399, Currys.co.uk
- Best corded vacuum – Shark stratos corded stick pet pro: £249, Sharkninja.co.uk
- Best robot vacuum – Eufy X10 pro omni robot vacuum cleaner: £466, Amazon.co.uk
- Best pet vacuum – Shark stratos pet pro anti-hair-wrap plus: £300, Argos.co.uk
- Best car vacuum – Miele duoflex HX1 carcare cordless vacuum cleaner: £319, Currys.co.uk
- Best handheld vacuum – Dyson car+boat handheld vacuum cleaner: £199, Amazon.co.uk
- Best upright vacuum – Shark stratos anti hair wrap: £169, Sharkninja.co.uk
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